2011 AFC North Division Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers

Call it a bias pick all you want. The only team in the division that poses any threat to the Steelers is the Ravens. Last I checked, they haven't even sniffed the division crown since 2006.

The Steelers, on the other hand, have captured the top spot three times out of the last four seasons and will do so again in 2011.

Unlike the Ravens, Pittsburgh has managed to retain almost all of their free agents, ensuring the fact that they will be a veteran-laden team for one more year.

They managed to retain their top corner in Ike Taylor, who will prevent an already suspect secondary from becoming even weaker.

LaMarr Woodley signed the second largest contract in franchise history, which will bind him to the Steelers through 2016 to the tune of $61.5 million.

Mewelde Moore, Willie Colon, Jonathan Scott, Chris Hoke and others were all retained by the Steelers as well.

Re-signing most of their veterans will serve as an advantage for the Steelers because they know how to play in the NFL and don't have to be taught new schemes or anything.

The defense, while aging, will still be the dominating men of steel we've come to know and love.

Receivers Hines Ward, Mike Wallace, Emmanuel Sanders, Antonio Brown and the newly acquired Jericho Cotchery look to put up stellar numbers this season as they will have their star quarterback to guide them for the entire season.

The schedule is even in the Steelers' favor this year. Only the Ravens twice, Colts and Patriots pose a significant threat to the team.

I predict that the Steelers will split with the Ravens, beat either the Colts or Patriots and suffer an upset loss to a team they should beat.

Final Record: 13-3. Win division by strength or victory tie breaker. Make playoffs as second seed.